16th March 2023, 09:47 PM | #1 |
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monogram recognition
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can someone recognise the monogram or sword thanks |
17th March 2023, 02:18 PM | #2 |
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Bavaria, MJK = Max Joseph König (he became King by Napoleon in 1806)
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17th March 2023, 04:50 PM | #3 |
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Welcome to the forum, akaj .
You should show us the whole sword ...please ! |
18th March 2023, 08:17 AM | #4 |
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I think this is a composition of a Bavarian blade with a perhaps Bavarian scabbard, but the hilt is something untypical and unknown in Bavaria
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18th March 2023, 01:48 PM | #5 |
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This hilt style seems to have a curious resemblance to many Masonic types. Perhaps a heirloom blade remounted in this manner?
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18th March 2023, 01:55 PM | #6 |
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